Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract.
Sebastian Berhalter kicked off the scoring with a thunderous strike and Alex Freeman added a pair of first-half goals as the United States ran roughshod over Uruguay in a friendly at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday night.
Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.